On Science Day to an outstanding scientist

Emil Zola wrote: “The whole meaning of life lies in the endless conquest of the unknown, in the eternal effort to know more.”

On Science Day, on behalf of the staff of Odessa National Medical University, we congratulate the long-term rector, constant leader, chairman of the Academic Council – Academician Valerii Mykolaiovych Zaporozhan. He is an eternal mover of scientists on their path of scientific discoveries, many of them made in the walls of our university – the scientific center of southern Ukraine. Valerii Mykolaiovych  is a world-renowned scientist with an extremely wide range of knowledge and unbridled energy aimed at saving lives and improving the training of doctors.

Valerii Mykolaiovych ‘s contribution to the development of medical science is invaluable. He created one of the first genetic laboratories and research institutes of molecular genetics and cell medicine in  Ukraine, opened a new scientific field – genetic medicine, which allowed to develop and implement new methods of diagnosis and treatment of the most serious human diseases. He performed the first operations using organ-saving technologies – endoscopic, cryosurgical and laser methods. His research interests include obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, immunology, and genetics.

At his initiative, family health and endoscopic laser surgery centers were established in Ukraine for the first time. Valerii Mykolaiovych Zaporozhan headed the first in Ukraine center for the treatment of precancerous conditions in gynecology. He substantiated a new science – nooethics. A talented surgeon with impeccable mastery of the technique of the most complex operations. A pioneer and innovator, endowed with a rare ability to feel new in science and manage change.

Valerii Mykolaiovych is a defining figure for Odessa National Medical University, its intellectual and moral center. He is the initiator of the creation of university clinics, regional medical and diagnostic centers, Research and Innovation Center for Practical Training of Physicians, whose work is aimed at training highly qualified specialists in medicine. Competence training of students has been introduced, a powerful technological base has been created, which has no analogues in Ukraine.

He is the author of more than 700 scientific works, including 50 monographs, 35 textbooks and manuals. He was elected a member of 19 foreign universities, academies, associations, has numerous international awards and is the founder of a well-known scientific school in Ukraine. He is a mentor and teacher to many scientists and physicians.

For a team of many thousands, Valerii Mykolaiovych is the soul and brain of the university.  He is an example of a principled and demanding person. Every task he undertakes, he does selflessly. As a perfectionist, he does not stop until he achieves the highest result. He is distinguished by humanity, empathy, respect for others, care for those around him. All this, as well as the international recognition of Academician Valery Nikolaevich Zaporozhyan is a guarantee of international prestige of Odessa Medical University and Ukraine in general.

On behalf of the university staff

Acting rector – d. med. s., professor R.S. Vastianov

Chairman of the trade union committee – Honored Doctor, MD. Ph.D., Professor Yu. V. Sukhin

Chairman of the conference of the labor collective – Honored Worker of Science and Technology, MD. PhD., Professor F.I. Kostiev